A new 80-bed isolation facility for mild and asymptomatic cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is expected to be operational at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City by middle of September this year. MORE ISOLATION ROOMS-- An 80-bed quarantine facility at the National...
Two modular hospitals intended for moderate to severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Davao City were recently built within the government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The additional facilities were turned over to the hospital located in...
Photo from PBA Mark Barroca said Magnolia Pambansang Manok opted to stick to the positives instead of dwelling too much on its major meltdown against Meralco a couple of days ago. The Hotshots’ rout of the Blackwater Bossing allowed them to get back on track following their major collapse against...
The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is now shaping up as its main structure is nearing completion. SHAPING UP-- The China-funded Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is now 77 percent completed as construction of its main structure in full swing. (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Installation of fabricated precast...
Team Lakay's Jenelyn Olsim won't be seeing action at the historic all-female card of ONE: Empower on Friday, Sep. 3 as Thai-American opponent Grace Cleveland backed away from their alternate atomweight grand prix bout due to health concerns. Grace Cleveland (Photo from Grace Cleveland's Instagram...
The infrastructure planning capacity of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expected to improve after some of its personnel completed a special training program conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). File photo (Photo courtesy of the DPWH)...
Team Lakay patriarch and head coach Mark Sangiao is elated with the growing community and development of mixed martial arts in the Philippines, especially the rise of female fighters in Singapore-based promotion ONE Championship. Jenelyn Olsim of Team Lakay (ONE Championship) "Lumalabas na rin pati...
After back-to-back wins in the Circle, Team Lakay's Jenelyn Olsim is ready to return once again against Thai-American opponent Grace Cleveland in the historic all-female card ONE: Empower next Friday, Sept. 3 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Jenelyn Olsim (left) looks to submit Bi Nguyen during...
Mark Magsayo continues to follow the footsteps of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao not only inside but also outside of the boxing ring. Mark Magsayo (left) of the Philippines fights against Julio Ceja of Mexico during the WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator boxing match at T-Mobile Arena in Las...
Philippine State College of Aeronautics undergraduate is the inventor behind the sustainable sealant, made from Pili Tree resin, for aircraft integral fuel tank “I was struck by the lack of options to effective and sustainably-produced sealants in the aviation industry and thought there should be...
Did you know that aside from roads and bridges, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is also tasked to build recreational venues like skateparks? PUBLIC SKATEPARK-- This skatepark was built by the Department of Public Works and Highways in December 2019 for the 30th Southeast Asian...
A coastal village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte has now a sturdier protection over life-threatening storm surges with the completion of a P102.8-million seawall in the area. NEW SEAWALL -- A new seawall in a village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte was recently completed, replacing the old structure in...
